89 MJ

This might be worth the read.

It is likely just the factory distribution block. I do believe that they visually are very similar to the XJ ones, however the MJ one doesn’t actually determine the fluid that goes to the rear, that’s what the load sensing valve does. If the shop didn’t change it, you will probably need to.

I’d suspect that the lack of proper proportioning valve is the root cause of your problems. I believe one from an XJ is the go to swap.

Looks like you found what I was talking about. Does it match your brake lines in terms of aging and patina? Or could you ask the shop if they changed it?

This is correct and looks how it should. That hard line though on the frame side is interesting. The proportioning valve will be closer to the master cylinder and both front and rear brake lines will go into it.

Did the shop change the distribution block for a proportioning valve when they deleted the load sensing valve?

Did you change flywheels when you did the clutch? If not, I would just get a Luk stock replacement for a 1990 MJ if you have a Renix.

I can't say for sure whether you'd need the clutch or not. I would doubt that the either one comes with a clutch though. I wish I could be more help, but I went from a Peugeot to an external slave AX-15 and replaced all of the hydraulics and clutch at the same time, so I can't say what exactly actually NEEDS changing for your swap. I'll tag @Htchevyii as he has been through this before. I'll also link the video they did on their channel.

Shouldn't need a transfer case. You'll definitely need the bellhousing, clutch fork, throw out bearing, slave cylinder, master cylinder, and clutch line for sure. Probably more things that I'm not thinking of right now. I'd look into something like this: https://www.advanceadapters.com/4993?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19546564555&gbraid=0AAAAAD7cfhBqvj96u4j13cQJFlOR4rlF5&gclid=Cj0KCQjw18bEBhCBARIsAKuAFEZJHYG3uV8D148Y5nY8DA_pYdeT7CtFY5_uvGZCFq8TgbckdMdDX7kaAqMPEALw_wcB

I believe you can buy the external slave kit from one of the companies, maybe even both. That's probably the route I'd go for the same reason you mentioned.

That would be me. Thanks for the link

I think some people on here have used the Novak one and the Advance Adapters one. I don't recall hearing anything bad about either one. Going to swap to external slave while you're at it?

Everybody starts somewhere, you’ll learn more with time

Maybe the port or the REM would be more fitting for us

I don’t think anyone makes them, you’ll have to make your own. This thread may help you:

Could it be something wrong with the ECU?

You are correct, you will need a puller. You can typically rent them from parts stores if you don't have one.

You would probably have to pull the steering wheel and then the turn signal switch to be able to inspect everything. I have had this same thing if some oil gets spilled on the exhaust manifold. The smoke can travel up the column and out the turn signal hole.

That's a good point. It would probably also let you prove the real value of the truck, not whatever number the insurance company thinks its worth.

I don’t know how exactly all of the insurance stuff works in CA, but you might be able to go through your insurance and then your insurance will go after the other insurance company for payment. My parents have had to do this twice in WI, once with a person who failed to provide accurate insurance info to the police several times and another time when they got hit by an uninsured driver. Neither case resulted in their insurance rates going up. Being that their insurance company is dragging this out, it might be worthwhile to call your agent and see what you can do.

Fight for more then. Could you take it to a body shop for an estimate and then would they write you a check for that?

It wouldn’t cost that for you to fix it yourself, so if you’re good with it, take it.

Those look perfect on there

That is open by design. It allows the tailgate to be removable that way. I've heard of people putting a hose clamp around it to prevent it from moving (mainly to prevent theft).

It would’ve had to be from another XJ or MJ. The YJ didn’t get the 4.0 until 1991.